Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Did you just learn about it? How could you date me without knowing anything about my family? Hm?" Alyssa playfully flicked Jasper on the forehead and remarked, "All of my stepmothers hail from pretty unusual families."

Jasper flashed her a wry smile. He turned numb upon learning about Alyssa's family background. Never would he have associated Colene with the Ivory Gang leader.

"Lyse, you can't blame him. Marc has never exposed Colene's identity to anyone aside from a few confidantes and the gang members," Jonah interjected.

He addressed Jasper in a much friendlier manner because he was in a great mood after dealing with Simon Lynch. "The underworld is dangerous. He had to do so to protect his only daughter."

Jasper smiled, feeling touched by Jonah's amicability. Jonah might appear cold and distant on the outside, but he was warm inside, just like Jasper.

"Yeah, that's right. Marc detested Winston for marrying her precious daughter and even threatened to cut ties with Colene over the marriage, but I know that, deep down, he cares for Colene a lot." Alyssa nodded knowingly.

of feces is similar to that of a sweet potato. Too bad Simon Lynch had

and Julien were left

had not arrived, Sean was wide awake. He had experienced a

But now, Gabe Barrett had released him with

no clue about the

we've gotten to the bottom of the case. The evidence shows you're innocent." Smiling widely like a lapdog, Gabe added, "We've retracted your admission

disbelief, "The Schmidts agreed to

all because you are well-connected. Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett made a trip here just for you. It's all thanks to you that I get to see them

"Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett, you say? Gabe fawned, "I tried my best to help you out this time. I immediately reported your situation to my superior. Not only that, I made my colleagues look